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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
7
The market pages show steady yet firm demand for wheat with dull but holding prices, mixed movement in futures, and active live stock trading with quotations ranging from three eighty to five twenty. Reports include dairy, meat, and produce notes, with price shifts noted across corn, oats, and sugar markets and broad stock market commentary for the day.
A fatal automobile crash near Mount Turkic killed Count Seburgweki and injured another, with reports noting a vehicle overturn and immediate medical fatalities. The scene drew attention to a long list of mourners and legal notices, including estate settlements and family statements from New York to London.
Fragmentary OCR text references a recurring event involving Sugar Tumbies and April A. Wepond imitation, with mentions of Quigie Atantart and a wartime tone. Core details are unclear due to garbled read.
Details from Constantinople report a revolt in North Albania against reform powers. Albanian and Serbian forces clash near Mitrovica as thousands rally, with Christians fleeing toward Serbia. Turkish garrisons reinforce while Albanians probe for strength, amid mounting panic among local Christians.
The text describes a political trip with formal receptions and strict schedules. It notes President Roosevelt undertaking a strenuous voyage and the high expectations for perfect decorum and continuous hospitality from host committees.
A special presidential train furnished by the Prynsylvania Railroad is described as one of the finest out of Washington. Six cars with a picked crew and a private car leaders in charge. The train includes a parlor observatory, tree stite sleeping rooms, a dining room, two sleeper sections, a kitchen and servants sleeping sections. The engine consists of several cars with diner and baggage cars. The trip will last six weeks and three days with stops and a long tour through several states. Wiley Am and Prof St Louis Mr Burrousne will accompany the president through the journey.
Secretary Moody weighs San Juan as a potential coaling station amid dredging talks for Salusi harbor. Relations with Governor and funding prospects surface as Moody considers the project and visits Ponce, Parsona, and other towns, with a reception planned after meetings.
Washington reports a beet sugar victory shaping policy as the president plans a visit to Oxnard to inspect farms and a local factory. The trip, urged by Henry Oxnard and tied to Cuban treaty debates, aims to showcase irrigation and beet cultivation transforming arid lands into productive farmland and supporting the sugar industry’s growth.
President Roosevelt will attend services at first the German Congregational Church and then the Dutch Reformed Church in Sioux Falls next Sunday. Senator Kittredge arranged a compromise after discussions with church leaders to satisfy both congregations. The plan places him at the German Congregational in the forenoon and the Dutch Reformed in the afternoon.
The Mill Company urges families to refresh underwear as weather shifts. It offers knit garments from Ypsilanti Dorothy Forest Mills and Munsing in options including high neck long sleeve ankle length low neck sleeves knee length and knit to fit for boys and girls. The store invites customers to view a full range and be shown the selections.
Charleston report states the chief inspector of customs submitted his resignation, with mention of possible restraining actions against Crum. April L. W. Doom has assumed charge of the custom house as collector, while discussions continue about vacancies and appointments with Senate advice and consent. The matter has been referred to the mayor and corporation counsel for consideration.
The Mercantile club of Kansas City asks Colonel Miner to provide cavalry escort for President Roosevelt during his transit through the state. Miner promises to seek department approval before detachment, with marching orders to meet the president near the Kaw mouth, stay in Kansas City one day, then return by May 5.
New York April L I r a Sankey and his family say they face hardship with resignation. The evangelist’s son Atlan San Meer reports slight improvement but notes the family is not in need, despite many kindnesses and offers of aid as public sympathy grows.
A disturbance led to arrests after a liquor indictment involving Kathrine Kline and Matilda Colling on robbery charges. Prosecution also sent two others, Florence Herring against Williamsa and John Clonkey, to trial. Preliminary hearing for the last case set for Tuesday before Judge McCabe.
In a county court scene, defendants Kane and Collins face robbery and assault charges. Testimony faltered as evidence waned, while attorneys contended assets and arrangements. Bonds set at $60 and $200, with proceedings continuing Monday in the city court.
The article portrays Jaconan a nearly hundred year old resident in rous cau area near Putten. Once a power in the community he was renowned for sharp wit and notable gifts. He left his forty acre farm to Mr Stewart for caretaker care shortly before death, with only a few distant sisters as relatives.
A report from York April outlines a proposed 860 million dollar canal project funded by government and private sources. Four million would go to cone franchise owners, 16 million to Colombia, 310 million for priming construction, with 40 million to local financiers. Secretary Shaw aims to transfer emittance directly from treasury vaults, bankers seek to keep funds domestically to spur European credit and French canal interests.
Rev Harvey Cook, jailed in Marion, attempts to visit his wife and children after abandoning them. An earlier incident involved a separation when a meeting about prisoners allegedly led to further disputes. The article notes prior events and reactions around Cook's conduct and attempts to reconnect with his family.
A rough OCR fragment notes Glen B. Gerow, organizer of Free Employment havens, seeks phone contact after a convention of three in the city. It mentions Mr Gerow and family, a central Brighton acreage, transport to New York and Lehigh Valley, with a brief odd line about a red dry neat fate and 5c.
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